Diary

This is going to be quick because Caroline and I are in Orlando and spent the day at Universal Studios seeing all things Harry Potter related. And we have soccer early Friday morning.
Here's what I know for sure right now. A lot of people go to theme parks on Thanksgiving Day. I had no idea.
Here's the other thing I know for sure. There are so many great sales going on right now that will Read More

I loved reading your comments about Mabel yesterday and have no doubt that those of you who declared you don't "reckon Mabel's heart will hinder her none" are my people. I laughed out loud.
For those of you who listen to the Big Boo Cast, Sophie and I recorded the first of two gift guide editions yesterday that will go up over the weekend. I'll post that here on Monday.
As for now, here Read More

Listen. It's been a long week here.
But I wanted to let you know that for whatever reason, the sam edelman camellia tall suede boots are back in stock in limited quantities in camel and black right now at Nordstrom Rack. I got mine this week and they are all I dreamed they would be. I will suggest that if you're between sizes or not sure, I'd order a half size up.
They really are just Read More

I feel like I blinked and October was over. And now that we are past Halloween, you know that it's time to turn our thoughts toward the upcoming holiday season. I am a purist and fully embrace Thanksgiving and all that November brings before I focus on Christmas. I like to take my months one at a time.
But I did want to tell you about one thing I'll be doing for sure in the next few days to Read More

I don't know that I've ever loved the internet more than I did yesterday when I had no less than twenty people message me on Instagram to let me know that they noticed that Nordstrom Rack had the Sam Edelman Camellia boots in stock. If you're new here or don't listen to the podcast, then maybe you don't know that I have spent the better part of a year lamenting the fact that I didn't buy these Read More

I thought I'd be packing us up for a weekend trip to Dallas for soccer this weekend, but all our games got cancelled due to all the rain. So instead I'm wondering what to do with all this newfound freedom and time. The sky is the limit. We may go to Home Depot AND Bed, Bath and Beyond before it's all over.
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Here are some cute things I found this week:
1. ae oversized Read More

That's right. I just watched the weather forecast and the high here on Monday is supposed to be in the 50s. And it's going to be rainy. It's really too much goodness for my mind to comprehend.
So if you need me I'll just be here making my grocery list to make things like chili and tortilla soup and all my favorite fall comfort foods.
Here are some cute things I found this week:
1. malta Read More

This is going to be quick today because it's been a long week and I'm ready for bed.
Here are some cute things I found this week:
1. seeing stars zip up hoodie
All I need right now is some cooler weather and this cute star hoodie. It's on sale for $24.99.
2. loft striped swingy sweater
I love this striped sweater so much that I've already ordered it. I have big plans Read More

Well, I don't know about you but I'm glad it's Friday. This week has lasted approximately 52 days. The good news is we had a little bit of a cool front come through on Wednesday which has made me feel like the time is near when I may actually have a reason to wear a sweater and boots. And that fills my heart with just a little bit of joy.
Before anything else today, I wanted to show you Read More

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Who is Melanie?

My name is Melanie and, in some strange twist of fate, I’m also known as Big Mama because I started this blog in July of 2006 when my daughter, Caroline, was not quite three years old and I was in the process of convincing her that BIG girls use the potty and BIG girls don’t have pacifiers, thus she thought BIG was the highest compliment in the land and began referring to me as BIG MAMA.Read More